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Japanese fans are flocking to see Shabani, a handsome 18-year-old gorilla

Around 100 admirers constantly surround his zoo habitat

Tokyo (CNN)Who could resist that striking countenance, that chiseled brow -- and that toned, furry butt?

A surprisingly hunky male gorilla, Shabani, has female humans going ape after mugshots of the 18-year-old animal began going viral on Twitter.

Photos:Shabani, Japan's most handsome gorilla

Photos:Shabani, Japan's most handsome gorilla

A surprisingly hunky male gorilla, Shabani, has female humans going ape after mugshots of the 18-year-old animal began going viral on Twitter in Japan.

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Zoo officials tell CNN that young women and families have been flocking to see the pretty primate.

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About one hundred admirers constantly surround his exhibit.

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On Twitter, excited social media users are swapping photos of the hairy heartthrob.

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Shabani is no brute: The gorilla is said to be an excellent father.

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A zoo official says: "He seems to have noticed his new popularity, but he's kept it very cool."

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Zoo officials tell CNN that young women have been flocking to see the pretty primate, who lives at the Higashiyama Zoo and Botanical Gardens in Nagoya.

Want to catch a glimpse of Shabani? Get in line. About 100 admirers constantly surround his exhibit, shouting "Look at me, Shabani!" and "This way, Shabani!" whenever he comes out.

You could also go on Twitter, where excited users are swapping photos of the hairy heartthrob: Close-up portraits, alluring full-body poses, and sizzling snapshots of Shabani showing off his impressive muscles.

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Comments say he's "too handsome."

He's a very distinguished and sophisticated gorilla. The Gregory Peck of gorillas, if you will. #Shabani